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Horkson Family History

Horkson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Horton, Forson, Corson, Herson, Hobson, Hinkson, Hickson, Thorson

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Where is the Horkson family from?

You can see how Horkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horkson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horkson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Horkson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Horkson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Horkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horkson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Horkson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Horkson. For the veterans among your Horkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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